Adson Nerve and Vessel Hook

The Adson Nerve and Vessel Hook is a nerve and vessel hook within the Aesculap Retractors range, classified under Surgical Instruments → Retractors → Nerve & Vessel Hooks. It carries the ADSON pattern designation, a named instrument pattern used in the catalogue to identify a specific, repeatable design geometry so that clinical and procurement teams can reliably reorder the same configuration. As a retractor, its role is to hold back tissue and maintain exposure of the operative field, and this instrument is oriented toward neurosurgical and spinal procedures, where it supports retraction and protection of neural and dural tissue.

In terms of design characteristics, across the family the instrument is offered in working lengths of 7 1/2″ (190.00 mm), measured and printed in both imperial and metric units in the source catalogue. Angled configurations are documented at 90.0°. Only the attributes explicitly printed in the source catalogue are reproduced here; no dimensions, materials, or finishes have been inferred beyond the printed record.

This is a variable product comprising 2 catalogued variations, each retaining its original Aesculap catalogue number so that orders map exactly to the manufacturer’s reference. The available configurations are: FD394R — length 7 1/2″ (190.00 mm), angled 90.0°; FD395R — length 7 1/2″ (190.00 mm), angled 90.0°. Selecting a variation fixes the exact specification for that item; where two references share the same printed dimensions, they are distinguished in the catalogue by figure (for example blade shape or handedness) and are represented here by their distinct catalogue numbers.

The key technical specifications, as recorded in the catalogue, are: Pattern / Design: ADSON; Instrument Type: Nerve and Vessel Hook; Category: Retractors; Subcategory: Nerve & Vessel Hooks; Available Lengths: 7 1/2″ (190.00 mm); Angle Options: 90.0°; Variation Count: 2; Family Registry ID: FAM-080007; Registry ID: REG-080007; Manufacturer Reference: Aesculap AG / B. Braun.

In terms of application, the instrument type indicates use in neurosurgical and spinal procedures. As a nerve and vessel hook it is applied to retraction and protection of neural and dural tissue, providing and maintaining exposure while the surgeon works. These application areas follow directly from the instrument’s catalogued type designation; the catalogue does not enumerate specific procedures, and the definitive procedural suitability, sterilisation parameters, and compatibility should be confirmed against the manufacturer’s documentation for the relevant reference.

For ordering, this product is available in multiple configurations; refer to the individual variations for exact specifications and select the required catalogue reference. The website operates as a B2B inquiry platform: prices are not published online. To proceed, add the required references to an inquiry and submit a Request a Quote, or use Send Inquiry / Contact Us to reach the sales team for availability, lead time, and commercial terms.

For identification and traceability, this record is linked to its origin in the printed Aesculap catalogue at page 620, and every specification reproduced here is taken verbatim from that source. The instrument is named in the catalogue with both an English designation and a German designation, reflecting the bilingual nature of the source; the ADSON pattern designation provides an additional, standardised way to reference the specific geometry. Internally the product is tracked under registry ID REG-080007 and family registry ID FAM-080007, which keeps the catalogue reference, the product record, and any downstream store listing consistently associated. This traceability matters in a procurement context because it lets a buyer confirm that a quoted or received item corresponds exactly to the catalogued specification.

Regarding material, reprocessing, and regulatory status, the source catalogue entry for this item does not print a material specification. Aesculap reusable retractors of this class are generally manufactured in surgical-grade stainless steel, but the definitive material, surface finish, sterilisation method, and reprocessing parameters for a specific reference should be verified against the manufacturer’s instructions for use rather than assumed. No regulatory clearance, certification, or performance claim is made here; any such status should be confirmed with the manufacturer or authorised distributor for the destination market. This conservative approach keeps the listing accurate and avoids overstating what the catalogue records.

When selecting a configuration, buyers should match the required working length and, where offered, the required tip or angle to the intended access and anatomy, then order by the corresponding catalogue reference. Because each variation is a distinct catalogue item, specifying the exact reference avoids ambiguity in quoting, delivery, and inventory management. Where several references share the same printed dimensions, the intended figure or shape should be confirmed so that the correct variant is supplied.